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Reference image: American AA-1 reference aircraft photograph. This shows the same reported aircraft model and is not the accident aircraft or crash scene. Credit: Wikimedia Commons – Ahunt at English Wikipedia – Public domain.
Accident quick facts
Accident date
2026-07-23
Local time
14:45
Location
Kearneysville, West Virginia
Aircraft
American AA-1
People on board
2
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On July 23, 2026, an American AA-1 aircraft crashed in a field near Kearneysville, West Virginia at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time. The aircraft was carrying two people at the time of the accident.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was an American AA-1. The identities of the occupants and the flight’s origin and destination have not been disclosed.
Emergency response
Emergency responders attended the crash site in Kearneysville. No information on injuries or rescue operations has been released.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation into the crash. Further updates will be provided as the investigation proceeds.
What officials and reports have confirmed
American AA-1 crashed in a field near Kearneysville, West Virginia on July 23, 2026 around 2:45 p.m. local time [1]
